Reducing Mental Clutter At Work

It is anything that keeps you from focusing and thinking straight. Stray thoughts, tasks, fears, worries, details to remember: they all add up to mental clutter, preventing you from focusing on the present.

All that takes energy away from the work you’re meant to do and the moments y...

1. Set clear goals - define your short-term and long-term goals. Having a clear sense of purpose will help you prioritize tasks.
2. Plan your day - create a daily to-do list
3. Time management - use time manage...

1. Distractions are the biggest threat to doing deep, focused work. When working, avoid switching between tasks, checking emails, or checking your phone. If you can’t address something immediately, let it wait.
2. Clean and organize your workspace (and even your computer). Since our brains...